Advanced Structural Design Studio

Catalog description

Credits 3. 1 Lecture Hour. 6 Lab Hours. Comparative design, construction, and service-life performance analysis of integrated and complex structural systems, including design loads, load paths, and structural detailing requirements; comparison of alternative structural system solutions; investigation into new technologies and structural design and/or construction approaches; examples drawn from bridges, buildings and other large civil structures. Prerequisites: CVEN 659 or registration therein, CVEN 671 or registration therein, CVEN 750 or registration therein, or approval of instructor.